UK Paper 2: Nationalism Flashcards
how do nationalists agree over the economy, in terms of economic relations within the country?
many nationalists support some form of protectionism - this includes CNs ENs, ACNs. the view they share is that the nation state should protect businesses in its own economy from the impacts of free trade in the global economy, regardless of the impact on other states (defensive, CNs or most ACNs) or by attacking competitors (offensive, ENs). this approach is fundamentally illiberal, so exclude thinkers like rousseau.
how do nationalists disagree over the economy, in terms of economic relations within the country?
Liberal Nationalists embrace Free Market Capitalism. The view that the nation-state can best create peace and prosperity for itself through free trade and interdependence with other states - achieved through foreign investment and trade It can promote its own industries through ‘state aid’, but should not do this at the expense of other states, because this will discourage co-operation and harmony. This is the transformationalist ‘entrepreneurial state’ (Mazzucato) FUNDAMENTALLY LIBERAL. Blends nationalist self-interest with internationalist co-operation (enlightened self interest - Tocqueville). marcus garvey in particular emphasised cooperation between states with african populations
how do nationalists agree over the economy, in terms of economic relations between countries?
Some nationalists believe in forms of economic internationalism. Liberal Nationalists believe that economic interdependence would lead to peace and security. Mazzini can be used here. By co-operating, countries are less likely to go to war. Liberal nationalists - enlightened self-interest, win-win solutions through IGOs to promote and regulate trade. intended to promote the black economy across continents. Postcolonial - co-operation with other post-colonial states as defensive strategy against neocolonial exploitation (Pan Africanism, Non-Aligned Movement)
how do nationalists have pessimistic view of the economy, in terms of economic relations between countries?
Some nationalists reject economic internationalism Expansionist nationalists reject economic co-operation as a source of peace. Eg Maurras as EN would argue that territory should be annexed from other states so the needs of one’s own state are met, through his idea of integral nationalism. Because they see other nations as a threat to their survival, they support autarky – economic self-sufficiency (something Hitler advocated in the 1930’s). The need for economic security was used to justify expansion to take over new markets
how do nationalists have optimistic view of human nature, in terms of core views on HN?
Some nationalists have a pessimistic view of human nature. Conservative nationalists and expansionist nationalists have a pessimistic view in that they see humans as not rational and security seeking. as a result they believe in protectionism and a fundamental lack of cooperation between states. view of irrationality extends into chauvinism, in that a nation may seek to export its culture as superior, or indeed to protect it.
how do nationalists have optimistic view of human nature, in terms of core views on HN?
Liberal and anti/post-colonial nationalists have a more positive view of human nature. Liberal and anti/post-colonial nationalism is based on a rationalist and progressive view of human nature
how do nationalists have pessimistic view of human nature, in terms of how HN affects the nation?
how do nationalists have optimistic view of human nature, in terms of how HN affects the nation?
